Ceroc Championships

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Spectators tickets and all competition places can be booked on line. This is the quickest and most secure method of booking. If you book on line your tickets are guarenteed and will be either sent by post or will be waiting for you at the event.

Postal bookings with cheques are also accepted and these can either be made using the form on the flyer or with a covering letter (with FULL contact details and requirements included).

If you arrive without a ticket then entry is subject to availability. Check on-line booking form for information.

There are categories to suit all dancers of all standards so everyone can take part!

Categories are listed below and the number of places available for each is indicated in brackets.

Intermediate Freestyle Trophy (60)

Advanced Freestyle Trophy (20)

Open Category Trophy (20)

Ceroc 'X' Trophy (40)

Aerials Trophy (5)

'RocVets' Freestyle Trophy (20)

Showcase (8)

Lucky Dip 240, consisting of 120 male & 120 females (120 & 120)

Top Cat's (30)

Double Trouble (5)

Team Cabaret (5)

A description plus competition rules of each of these categories follows:

INTERMEDIATE FREESTYLE TROPHY

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category:

80 couples
1st Prize: Dance Holiday sponsored by Dance Holidays

This section is recommended for those who have danced for six months or more but do not wish to compete with the Advanced dancers.

Competition Rules

	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves. Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	If in the opinion of the judges, entrants in the intermediate competition are of an advanced standard they will be asked to move up to the advanced category or disqualified.
	Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
	No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)
	Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.
	Competitor couples or partnerships from the Advanced and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 80 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

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ADVANCED FREESTYLE TROPHY

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category: 40 couples
1st Prize: Dance Holiday sponsored by Dance Holidays

This is the advanced freestyle section. It is recommended for those who want to compete with the best.

Competition Rules

	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/ difficulty of moves.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
	No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)
	Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.
	Competitor couples or partnerships from the Intermediate and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 40 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

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OPEN TROPHY

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples
1st Prize: Dance Holiday sponsored by Dance Holidays

This is the Open category section. It is recommended for those advanced dancers who want to dance Ceroc with no holds barred!

Competition Rules

	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	1 major airstep or inverted move per track will be permitted plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind . (Please see definitions at the end of this section). Additional notes: The major airstep or inverted move should last no longer than 7 seconds (That is the ladies feet should not be off the floor for more than 7 second from the beginning to the end of the move).
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).
	Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section.
	Competitor couples or partnerships from the Intermediate & Advanced Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	A maximum of 20 couples will be able to compete in this section.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.
	There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

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THE CEROC 'X' TROPHY

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category:

40 couples
1st Prize: Dance Holiday sponsored by Dance Holidays

This section is open to all dancers who know or can learn the 16 basic beginners moves and feel that they can dance them with style and flair. If you do not have the time or inclination to learn and practise new moves or choreography required for some of the other categories, but would like to compete with your chosen partner, then this is the category for you! judges will be looking for musicality and style expressed by strong adroit dancers who can make the most basic moves look amazing. The winners of this trophy will really be just great dancers.

Competition Rules

	Your dancing in all the heats and finals must consist of some or all of the 16 basic Ceroc beginners moves ONLY in any combination and with no variations, adaptions, modifications, innovations or additions. The permitted moves which can be danced in this category are: The First Move * The Armjive ** The Armjive Swizzle The Manspin The Shoulderslide The Step Across The Octopus The Basket The Side to Side Shoulders The In and Out (Double Handed) The Yoyo The Comb The Cerocspin The Catapult The Backpass The Shoulder Drop * the First move must end with a ladies under arm turn and return. No variations of the First Move are permitted other than the First move pushspin. ** The Armjive pushspin are permitted. If you are not familiar with any of these moves you can either refer to the New Ceroc beginner's DVD or ask your local Ceroc teacher or Taxi dancers. Competitors who dance even one move that is not permitted will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule whether you do a move accidentally or not. 'Freezes' , or dancing at either half-time or double time is permitted providing the move still maintains the correct structure and content. For example, freezing in a Shoulder Drop or adding rocks to a Comb will be permitted. Please refer to these rules closer to the Competition as this is a new category and the rules may change slightly if we receive appropriate feedback from our judging panel.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, quality of dancing, execution and synchronisation of dancers.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
	No drops, dips or leans are permitted.
	This is a freestyle category and consequentially points will be deducted for obvious choreography of moves.
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than four beats.
	Single and double spins are allowed. Double under arm turns are also allowed.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	Dance Teachers and/or dance professionals are allowed to enter this section.
	Competitor couples from all other categories including the Intermediate, Advanced and Open Freestyle Trophy sections are permitted to enter this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 40 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

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AERIALS TROPHY

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category:

6 couples

This is the category recommended for dancers wishing to include the more acrobatic elements of Ceroc into their repertoire. There are no rules with regard to the number of aerial moves or the duration of any given move.

Please note that this category is can be extremely physically demanding and that there is a high risk of physical injury whilst participating. The organisers and their agents accept no responsibility for any injuries sustained during the competition, and the competitors understand that they participate and compete entirely at their own risk. If you are unsure if this category is for you, please contact info08@cerocchamps.com for further information.

Competition Rules

	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	Any number of major aerials or airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves) per track plus drops and leans of any kind will be permitted. The heat will consist of one track which will be restricted to 2 minutes maximum length. Consequently competitors are encouraged to warm up sufficiently prior to the heat.
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	The dance element of the performance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).
	Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section.
	Competitors from any other category are permitted to enter this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	A maximum of 5 couples will be able to compete in this section.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.
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RocVets

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category: 20 couples

This category is for couples over 45 years of age. Both partners need to be 45 years of age or older. Proof of age will be required should there be any question regarding eligibility.

Competition Rules

	Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could be anything from the 40's to 00's.
	All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.
	No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.
	Partners must not release hand hold or break contact for more than eight beats.
	The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.
	The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)
	Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.
	This event is for dancer's over 45 years of age only.
	Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

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SHOWCASE

£25 per couple plus admission
Number of places available in this category:

8 couples

In this section competitors choose their own piece of music and perform their own choreography.

This category is intended as a platform to showcase any genre of dance e.g.

Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Flamenco, Lambada, Ballroom, Latin, Lindy Hop, Tango, Salsa, African, Indian, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Rock'n'Roll etc.

Applications for inclusion in the Showcase category will be subject to scrutiny prior to being accepted. This is to maintain the quality of performance in this category.

The applicant must apply and pay on line for their Day Tickets and their Showcase category place prior to sending in details of their routine.

Should the routine not be accepted then the entry fee(s) will be refunded by cheque.

After application for consideration in this category the applicants will be contacted by The Dance Department who will require a video clip of the 'work in progress' of the applicant’s routine along with a written description of the content of the routine and the costumes that will be worn.

This video clip must be received NO LATER than Monday 7th April 2008 at:

Ceroc Champs, iON Building, 1 Waldo Works, Waldo Road, London NW10 6AW.

Once accepted, competitors will be contacted on a regular basis prior to the event to ensure that progress is being maintained and the 'Showcases' will be ready for the event.

Competition Rules

	Any dance style is acceptable in this category.
	Each team should consist of one couple only. Couples may be single-gendered.
	Each couple must dance to their own music which must be provided to the organisers no later than Friday, 8th April, on a CD of between 3 - 5 minutes in length. (Please note that we cannot accept tapes or minidiscs).
	Any performance which is either under 3 minutes or over 5 minutes will mean automatic disqualification.
	Judges decisions are final.
	Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovative choreography, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers and entertainment value.
	Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.
	This section is open to everyone including teachers and dance professionals.
	A maximum of 6 couples will be able to compete in this section.
	This event is for over 18s only.
	Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
	Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.
	The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.
	The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.
	There will be no refund for couples who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

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LUCKY DIP

£5 each plus admission
Number of places available in this category: 240 individuals (120 male / 120 female)

In this section no-one knows who their partner will be until the day itself, they may be a complete stranger they may not! They may be a good dancer - they may not.

There are 120 men and 120 women. Only the men have dance numbers. The ladies are allocated pink slips which they must bring with them on the day. Couples are allocated on a randon basis on the day. The mens dance number is recorded on the ladies pink slip as a record of the partnership

It is important that you are able to be at the venue on the day before 11am to register and be ready, on the dance floor for partnering at 11.15am.